Gigwise has received an official statement from Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denying that he knew of a plot to murder Tupac Shakur in 1994 - before the failed attempt had even happened. Shakur was eventually fatally wounded in a drive-by shooting in 1996, although the perpetrator has never been found. Read more >>

Boy Kill Boy have revealed that after meeting Patrick Swayze in Hollywood, they were inspired to follow their dreams. The indie outfit were speaking in the wake of the actor being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and explain that they have nothing but respect for Swayze. Read more >>

Liars have reportedly been confirmed as the main support on the first leg of Radiohead’s North American tour. The first set of dates kick off at the Cruzan Amphitheatre on May 5 and winds up at Dallas Superpages Center on May 18. Read more >>

The Futureheads are staging an impressive comeback just a year after being dropped from their label, headlining the John Peel stage at this year’s Glastonbury festival. Singer Barry Hyde told the BBC that it was ‘an honour’ to be asked to play. Read more >>

Sir Paul McCartney’s estranged wife Heather Mills has been awarded £24.3 million in her divorce settlement from the former Beatle. The settlement, which was decided in the High Court by Mr Justice Bennett, ends a lengthy and public battle between the couple. Read more >>

The Subways' Billy Lunn has revealed that one song on the bands new album, 'All Or Nothing', is an attack on the world of celebrity. Speaking to Gigwise, Lunn said that the track ‘California’ was written shortly after the band returned from their first trip to America. Read more >>

Paramore frontman Hayley Williams has denied reports that the band are on the verge of breaking up. The future of the band came under the spotlight last month after they cancelled their European Riot! tour citing personal reasons. Read more >>

US rapper Snoop Dogg has announced an appearance in the long-running stateside series ‘One Life To Live’. The canine-themed cameo will follow the release of his latest single ‘Sensual Seduction’, and new album, both out later this month. Read more >>

Muse frontman Matt Bellamy has expressed an interest in collaborating with Does It offend You, Yeah? Speaking to the BBC, Bellamy said that he had responded to an approach from the band a year ago but that they hadn’t replied. Read more >>

Duffy’s chart domination has continued this week, as her single ‘Mercy’ and album ‘Rockferry’ both remained at number one. ‘Mercy’ clocked up its fourth week at the top ahead of Leona Lewis’ Sports Relief single ‘Better In Time / Footprints In The Sand’, while ‘Rockferry’ is up there for a second week. Read more >>

Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards says Amy Winehouse is the only contemporary singer he rates – but has warned she needs to “sort herself out”. The guitarist, notorious for his own drug use, says the singer faces having her career – and life – reach a premature conclusion unless she cleans up her act. Read more >>

Rapper The Game is being sued for assault and battery over an incident at a basketball game. Shannon Rodrick alleges The Game – real name Jayceon Taylor – “sucker-punched” him as his team was losing during a City Hoops game in Los Angeles, before threatening his life. Read more >>